Developmental milestones record - 12 months

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Developmental milestones record - 12 months

Definition:

The typical 12-month-old child will demonstrate certain physical and mental skills. These skills are called developmental milestones.

Alternative Names:
Normal childhood growth milestones - 12 months; Growth milestones for children - 12 months; Childhood growth milestones - 12 months
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PHYSICAL AND MOTOR SKILLS

The 12-month-old child is expected to:

Triple the birth weight
Grow to a height of 50% over birth length
Have a head circumference equal that of the chest
Have 6 - 8 teeth
Have a nearly-closed anterior fontanel (the front soft spot on the head)
No longer have a Babinski reflex
Walk independently or with the support of one hand
Sit down without help
Try to build a tower out of 2 blocks
Turn through pages of a book by flipping many at a time

SENSORY AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

The typical 12-month-old:

Follows a fast moving object
Has control over response to sounds
Comprehends several words
Can say mamma, papa and at least 2 other words
Comprehends simple commands
Tries to imitate animal sounds
Associates names with objects
Searches for objects that are hidden, but unable to consider alternative locations
May develop attachment to a toy or object
Experiences separation anxiety and may cling to parents
May make brief exploratory journeys away from parents in familiar settings

PLAY

You can help your 12-month-old develop skills through play:

Provide the infant with picture books
Provide the infant with different stimuli:
- Go to the mall (people)
- Go to the zoo (animals)
Play ball
Build vocabulary by reading and naming people and objecting in the environment
Teach hot and cold through play
Provide large toys that can be pushed to encourage walking